NYU Production Lab – Building the Next Generation of Artists

The International Student Arts Incubator Program seeks to allow international student artists and creatives to not only develop practical skills (e.g., resume writing, networking) but also develop a high-level creative project they can use as a part of their portfolio of creative work they will need when applying for the O1-Visa.

Through Creative Career Hub workshops, group mentoring with alumni artists, one-on-one career coaching with evaluations of their respective personal branding documents (portfolios, etc), and space and materials to create high-quality artistic work as well as a showcase of their creations, students will learn and internalize necessary skills to obtain their O1-visa status.  

At the end of the eight-week program, students will have an industry showcase of their work, furthering connections to the local arts community and developing material for their portfolios.  

-Each student will receive a $250 budget for supplies and materials.

-Access to dedicated working and rehearsal space free of charge. 

-Participants will receive additional guidance and possible mentorship from international student alumni working in the arts and entertainment industry who have completed the O-1 visa process.

-Publication about their work in a significant NYC trade newspaper. 

KEY OUTCOMES

-Participants will build practical skills in developing, producing, and presenting artwork. 

-Participants will develop a clear personal aesthetic and narrative to drive their brand.

-Public presentation of work in a showcase at a major NYC venue at the end of the eight-week incubator that demonstrates the student’s body of work, which will become a line item on their artist’s resume

-Building substantial knowledge around visa (O1-Visa) processes